Category: 2015

Congratulations to all Junior/ Youth Competitors who did their club and county proud at the Regional competition in Rossnowlagh last weekend. Tough conditions in the sea and on land. The juniors seem to be cursed when it comes to weather for their competitions.

Those Nipper members listed in this document shall be automatically entered into the relevant events for which they have qualified at National level.

Please check to confirm for what events you have qualified for at the Nationals.
It is imperative that you confirm whether or not you will be travelling to the National event to compete no later than end of play today (September 2nd). In the event that you have qualified for the Nationals but will not be competing then your spot will be made available to the next qualifying competitor in the particular event. Therefore, it is important to let the club know if you do not intend to travel and compete so as to ensure that the next qualifying competitor has the opportunity to compete at the Nationals.

Hope to see a good turnout and the weather to be a little better in the sunny southeast!
Sligo Surflifesaving Club

Dear Parents,
With the Nipper, Junior and Youth openwater competition scheduled for the 22nd August (Nippers) and 23rd August (Juniors/ Youths) at Rossnowlagh beach, Co. Donegal here is some information regarding the competition day.

NIPPERS (8-14)
1. The competition will commence sharply at 9:30 a.m. therefore we would ask that all competitors travelling to compete to be at the beach and ready to compete at 9:00 a.m. to check in with coaches and allow for a suitable warm up etc. The day will be busy with a lot of events to get through so the start of events will not be delayed.
2. For those of you unfamiliar with Rossnowlagh beach, click here for directions
3. All competitors must be registered members of IWS.
4. County team hats or county skull caps are mandatory.

5. IWS issued high visibility rash vests are mandatory for water events – please note that orders for rash vests are to be confirmed at Nipper training this coming Wednesday 19th August 2015.

10. Top 5 individuals in each individual event & top 3 in each relay event to go through to the National Championships from Connaught/Ulster & Leinster.
11. To assist the host counties in the setting up and running of these competitions and so that volunteers are not over loaded, each county entering must supply 5 helpers outside of any referees that are attending for each of the competitions. We are suggesting that each county get 10 people and split the day between them i.e. 5 for the first half and 5 for the 2nd half.

Of course if there are any additional helpers available on the day this would also be appreciated. Please advise if you are in a position to volunteer to assist on the day.

1. Due to Leaving Cert results this Wednesday a number of our coaches are unavailable for nipper training, therefore Nipper training is rescheduled to Monday 10th August @ 7.00 pm. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. The best of luck to our Coaches. Junior training will continue on Wednesday evening at 7:15pm as usual.

2. The regional competition for nippers will take place on Saturday 22nd August @ 9.00 am in Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. Entries need to be submitted by 6.00 pm on Sunday 9th August, please email us on sligosurflifesaving@gmail.com asap confirming if your child(ren) are competing. Entry fee for competition is already covered in your registration fee. All competitors are strictly required to be registered as competitor members of Irish Water Safety before the day of competition. Should you fail to register you will not be allowed to compete on the day. Please follow this link to register, cost of IWS membership is also covered in original fee.

3. As per previous emails, Irish Water Safety have recently advised of a new compulsory requirement for all competitors to wear competition rash vest while competing. Rash vests will be ordered for all competitors through the club directly from IWS. There is an additional fee of €15 for the rash vest, details for ordering to follow.

4. Please note if your child qualifies in the regional competition the National Competition will be held in Tramore, Co. Waterford on Saturday 5th September, 2015.

Registration is now open for new Nipper members to join Sligo Surf Lifesaving club and partake in this season’s open water training which takes place every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm at Rosses Point Sligo. This training begins on June 17th with a test for new members on June 10th at 6:15pm (this time to be confirmed).

2015 Summer Season membership includes:

– Irish Water Safety membership
– Participation in summer open water training season (Starting mid-June 2015 and continuing until the national finals at the end of the summer holidays.)
– Competition entry fee for the regional & national championships
– Club swimming hat

Sligo Surf Lifesaving Club were delighted to support Sligo Tidy Towns in a litter clean up of Rosses Point beach in Sligo today Sunday May 17th in support of Clean Coasts week. Many members braved the wind and rain to help pick up litter from the two beaches and surrounding area.

Well over 40 bags full of rubbish were collected, including an assortment of clothes, a kettle, a door and two televisions! It’s good to know that our beach is safer and cleaner now, ready for our training which starts up next month.

In association with Clean Coasts 2015, Sligo Surf Lifesaving Club are delighted to be joining Sligo Tidy Towns in supporting the Rosses Point beach clean up on Sunday May 17th at 2:30pm.

As you know Rosses Point beach is where we train for the Open Water Surf Lifesaving (which will be starting next month) and therefore this beach is important to every single one of us. We would ask any members as possible from the club to please come on Sunday afternoon and support this very important event.

Rubbish bags will be provided on the day to Sligo Surf Lifesaving members but we would ask that you please bring your own gloves and high visibility vests if possible as we don’t have enough for everyone.

We ask that all minors please be accompanied by a parent/guardian and can all club members please wear club gear if possible (taking the weather into account – e.g. wellies, sunscreen etc).